Cool weather and pollen alarm: Saxony is preparing for frost!

Cool weather and pollen alarm: Saxony is preparing for frost!

Sachsen, Deutschland - On April 9, 2025, the weather conditions in Saxony are still characterized by cooler temperatures. Maximum values ​​of up to 14 degrees in the lowlands and 11 degrees in the mountain regions can be expected today. The weather is usually cloudy and dry, accompanied by a weak northwest wind. However, there is the possibility of frost on Thursday night, especially near the ground, where temperatures up to -1 degrees could be measured. The forecasts for the coming days indicate gradual warming, with maximum values ​​up to 15 degrees today and up to 18 degrees on Friday. Rainfalls are possible at the weekend.

In the previous days, a high -pressure area over the British Islands has become noticeable. This led to frosty temperatures in the lowlands on Monday morning, where values ​​between -1 and -5 degrees, in higher locations were even reached up to -8 degrees. Tuesday also brought temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees, with cheering up in the Leipzig area, while the east of the federal state remained cloudy and in the evening in Görlitz and in the Easter Mountains Regen fell. According to Saxon marked.

pollen flight and allergies

Especially for allergy sufferers, the return of the pollen concentrations could be a challenge. Already on April 6th, the pollen flight primarily increased by ash and birch. The higher pollen concentrations mean that allergy sufferers have to expect a longer period of suffering. Experts recommend regular information on pollen pollution as well as simple measures to relieve the symptoms in everyday life.

The weather events in Saxony are not isolated. In the context of climate change, the monitoring report of the Federal Environment Agency illustrates that the average temperatures in Germany have increased by 0.3 degrees in the past five years. Federal Environment Minister Svenja Schulze emphasized the urgency to act, especially with regard to infrastructural adjustments, such as green roofs and shaded places to reduce heat load.

climatic changes in Germany

The Federal Environment Agency's report also explains that the number of "hot days" - days with temperatures over 30 degrees - has increased from around 3 to around 20 per year since 1951. The consequences are far -reaching and encompassing increasing health risks due to heat -related deaths as well as challenges in agriculture and water availability. Agricultural damage of 700 million euros was caused by extreme heat situations, for example. This is not only an increasing threat to the economy, but also for ecosystems.

The vegetation period has extended to 232 days in the same period of 222 days, which indicates that the flora and fauna also adapts to the new climate.